Open lesson The theme: "Learning about map reading" (Grade 7)

Unit: 7.2 Holidays and Travel

School: Altynbike Bertayeva

Date: 24.11.2017

Teacher name: Orazova Zh.

Grade: 7ә

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Theme of the lesson

Learning about map reading

Learning objectives(s) that this lesson is contributing to

7.C9 Use imagination to express thoughts, ideas, experiences and feelings

7.R2Understand specific information and details in texts on a range of familiar general and curricular topics.

7.S7Use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and syntax to talk about a growing range of general topics, and some curricular topics.

7.UE14Use prepositions before nouns and adjectives in common prepositional phrases on a wide range of familiar general and curricular topics.

Level of thinking skills

Analysis, Application, Assessment

Lesson objectives

All learners will be able to:

• Convey fantasy ideas including emotions and senses.

Most learners will be able to:

• Realise particular facts and parts in reading passage.

• Apply topic related vocabulary in speech appropriately arranging words and phrases into well-formed sentences.

Some learners will be able to:

• Employ the rule for nouns and adjectives in common prepositional phrases in practice.

Language objectives

Prepositions of place and giving directions

Previous learning

Technology gadgets that can be used while travelling

ICT skills

Projector or Smart board to show a presentation

Value links

Cooperation, respect to each other, functional literacy

Cross curricular links

Geography

Intercultural awareness

Travelling in a city in Kazakhstan and abroad

Kazakh culture

Talking about how people get to places in Kazakhstan

Pastoral Care

To develop leadership skills

To provide opportunity to work autonomously

To create a friendly atmosphere for collaborative work

Health and Safety

Make sure power cords are not a tripping hazard

Everyday classroom precautions

Glossary

W – whole class discussion

I – individual work

P – pair work

G – group work

f – Formative assessment

Plan

Planned timings

Planned activities

Resources

Beginning

2 minutes

3 minutes

2 minutes

• Greetings.

Greeting learners. Setting positive atmosphere by asking some ice breaking questions.

• Warm-up: (W)

Children let’s sing a song from a student’s book.

What is the topic of our lesson today?

Do people use a map while travelling in Kazakhstan?

• Ask homework new words

P.40 st.book

PPT slides 2-3

Slide 4

Middle

5 minutes

4 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes

9 minutes

Vocabulary practice:(W)

Teacher draws students’ attention to the map and points out where the speakers are. Provide peer checking. Ask students to use assessment criteria.

Answers:

A) post office B) underground station C) cinema D) bus station

1)write it on their notebook; 2)write it on the blackboard

Provide peer assessment and give smiles (slide 7-8).

Post-listening. Speaking.

Teacher divides students into pairs - Student A and B. Each student is given a card. Student A asks Student B for directions. Student B explains how to get to the place. They should use phrases given in the card.

Students take to get prepared and then each pair assesses the one group’s speaking.

Freer practice. Reading (I, f)

Students read the conversation and name two places that were mentioned. Teacher elicits the answers.

Teacher enables them to read the text again and do “True or False” task.

Differentiation by pace (extension):

If a student quickly grasps core activity, s/he may draw a map according to the text. They may use pencils to colour. Provide group checking and ask those who draw a map illustrate them to the class.

Creating a poster (G)

In groups, create a poster showing what places a tourist should visit while in Kazakhstan and in London.

Plenary: (W)

What have we learned today?

What skills have you improved? (reading, speaking)

Home task:

They draw a map to use on the next lesson.

Retrieved from:

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening-skills-practice/giving-directions

Listening task

Audio

Handout #1

Post-listening task

Handout #2

Poster

Blob tree

End

5 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Differentiation – how do you plan to give more support? How do you plan to challenge the more able learners?

Assessment – how are you planning to check learners’ learning?

Health and safety check

Differentiation is provided by support.

Differentiation by pace (extension).

• Observe learners when participating in discussion. Did each learner contribute to the discussion? If not, why not? (e.g. didn’t understand what to do; not so confident speaking English; not interested in topic; other)

• Record what they considered they had learned from the lesson. Could they express what they had learned about content and language? (give directions)

Everyday classroom precautions will ensure that safety measures are provided to prevent the exposure of electrical power cords.

Reflection

Were the lesson objectives/learning objectives realistic? Did all learners achieve the LO?

If not, why?

Did my planned differentiation work well?

Did I stick to timings?

What changes did I make from my plan and why?

Use the space below to reflect on your lesson. Answer the most relevant questions from the box on the left about your lesson.

Summary evaluation

What two things went really well (consider both teaching and learning)?

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What two things would have improved the lesson (consider both teaching and learning)?

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What have I learned from this lesson about the class orachievements/difficulties of individuals that will inform my next lesson?